Politics & Governance

Uganda Christian University(UCU) students form anti-corruption coalition

Uganda Christian University(UCU) students form anti-corruption coalition

Students at the Mukono- based Uganda Christian University(UCU) have formed a group that will help to fight the wide spread corruption scandal in Uganda. The team was a result of the five- day event at the Department of Public Administration and Governance under the theme: “Towards a more strategic partnership in the fight against corruption […]

Uhuru Kenyatta makes surprise visit to pupils during primary leaving examinations

The president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, on Wednesday surprised  President primary candidates at Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Nairobi when he visited them hours prior to Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam. The President was escorted by the Kenya Education Cabinet secretary, Amina Mohamed and Kenya National Examinations Council(KNEC) Chairman, Professor George Magoha. Addressing candidates […]

Government to introduce ethics subject to curb moral degeneration

Government to introduce ethics subject to curb moral degeneration

The Ugandan Government has embarked on an initiative to curb the moral decay among her citizens through ethical studies. According to the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), an ethics subject will be taught on a national level and an individual value assessment tool shall be developed. NCDC also adds that two certificate; academic and moral […]

Two people killed near president Museveni’s Kisozi farm

Two people killed near president Museveni’s Kisozi farm

Two men were chopped into pieces and their bodies abandoned near president Yoweri Museveni‘s farm in Kawuula village, Kisozi parish in Gomba District. The deceased were identified as Steven Kasibante, a farmer at Kawuula B cell and his colleague Kaliisa, a resident of Kawuula A cell, according to Mr Yazid Male, the LCII Chairman Kisozi parish. […]

Uhuru Kenyatta not interested in changing Kenya’s constitution

Uhuru Kenyatta not interested in changing Kenya’s constitution

President Uhuru Kenyatta revealed his intentions of not willing to change the constitution in order to run for another term in office. This was said in an interview with Richard Quest of CNN on Friday last week, a video that was later released on Monday. “I’m not interested in a third term,” Mr Kenyatta replied […]

Second suspect in Bobi Wine, 15 others hit list case arrested

Second suspect in Bobi Wine, 15 others hit list case arrested

Police on Monday arrested a second suspect in relation to the hit list that was distributed around Kampala last week. According to the Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspect was found in Kabowa, Rubaga Division in Kampala following an intelligence tip from the public. The list contained names of prominent people especially […]

Bobi Wine Kyarenga concert relocated to Busaabala

The kyadondo East Member of Parliament and reknown artist, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has decided to relocate his Kyarenga concert to his beach, One love in Busaabala. This follows a series of hindrances from the Uganda police, Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and the Mandela National Stadium- Namboole management that the artist received […]

Meghan Markle wows public with speech on women’s right

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has moved the public in New zealand with her speech based on the country’s history of women’s suffrage.  The Duchess was on a joint royal tour with her husband, Prince Harry in  New Zealand on Sunday. “We are proud to be able to join you tonight in celebrating the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in […]

Hunt for Sharon murderers extended to Uganda

Hunt for Sharon murderers extended to Uganda

Investigators on the second year Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno murder have moved to Uganda and Tanzania to hunt down more three suspects. Police reports that the suspects directly participated in the brutal mutilation of the seven months pregnant mother. “It is true we have extended the search to Uganda and Tanzania,” Mr George Kinoti, […]

Kenyan student suspected murderer, governor Okoth Obado granted bail

Governor Okoth Obado, a prime suspect in the Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno murder, has been granted bail of  Kenyan Shillings 5 million cash. The governor was also the boyfriend to the deceased and the baby daddy to Sharon’s seven months pregnancy. The county chief is also expected to pay two sureties of a similar […]